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UCR staff are encouraged to pursue professional development and life-long learning opportunities. Adults can anticipate changing careers at least five times during their working lives. In order to provide assistance in meeting this challenge, there are numerous campus and systemwide services available.

ABOG is a UC Systemwide committee that serves as a network to provide and exchange information about important issues that impact campus business practices. ABOG hosts conferences and meetings, where information about opportunities can be circulated.

BOI offers an opportunity to communicate with Business and Finance senior management on issues directly concerning Business Officers and their organizations. The Institute encourages discussions on the role of the Business Officer, available resources and current challenges in Financial Management, Audit and Control, Sponsored Projects, Human Resources and Information Systems.

The mission of UC Riverside Career Center is "To develop, prepare, and support UC Riverside students to become the most career-ready applicants in the global workforce." Faculty and staff are welcome to visit our home page at careers.ucr.edu.

UCR provides assistance and support to staff employees who desire to increase the effectiveness of their performance in their present University positions and obtain skills, knowledge and abilities that may improve their ability to compete for other career opportunities within the University.

The unit offers workshops, programs and other activities to all staff. Topics cover areas such financial systems, supervisory development, professional development and a Lunch and Learn Work-Life Wellness Series. It also provides customized facilitation and training for departments, as well as coordinating campus participation in University wide development programs.

The Management Skills Assessment Program (MSAP) is designed to strengthen the engagement and preparation of high potential UC supervisors, managers, and professionals. It offers an intensive, off-site, assessment center experience for early career managers.